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Sep 07, 2024
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RAD 115 - Radiographic Imaging II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 3
Description: This course continues a detailed study of primary and secondary influencing factors and accessory equipment related to imaging.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 102 , RAD 105 , RAD 110 , RAD 130 , and RAD 153 . Course Topics:
- Radiographic Qualities: Density, Contrast, Detail, Distortion, and Latitude
- Production of scatter radiation
- Reduction of scatter radiation
- Influencing factors affecting radiographs
- Technique charts
- Automatic exposure control
- Tomography
- Magnification radiography
- Sensitometry
- Quality control for radiographic processing
- Utilization of computed radiography and digital radiography
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials: Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability and to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59 Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and critique radiographic images for quality factors.
- Apply the basic radiographic principles when utilizing both digital and computed radiography.
- Evaluate different methods of Image acquisition.
- Recognize and describe various PACS and archiving capabilities.
- Compare and contrast conventional radiographic systems to digital systems.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/21/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2024-2025
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